A handy travel guide to the South Brittany coast of France for sailors to make the most of every minute of their time ashore.

Sailors are very good at being at sea, but once they arrive they can sometimes feel a little lost. They have pilot books to give them all the navigational advice they need while sailing, but once they're ashore they are on their own.

This book is their shore-side companion. It helps them to enjoy all that their destination has to offer. What can you discover within walking distance of the port? Where can you find fuel, laundry, good coffee, great food and hire a bike? Where can you take the kids on rainy days? Cruising sailors have special needs that ordinary guide books won't provide.

Adlard Coles Shore Guides provide that essential information and ideas to make the most of your time ashore.

This guide covers a cruising area which is very popular with UK sailors, stretching from the rock-bound shores of western Brittany to the softer and warmer parts towards La Rochelle. It is a coastline offering everything from large marinas to smaller, welcoming harbours as well as a string of peaceful islands to explore.

Paul Heiney, a hugely experienced sailor, journalist and author, is the perfect companion for exploring the harbours and beaches of South Brittany. The book is lavishly illustrated with the author's own photos of this alluring coastline's ports and hidden gems.

Chapters arranged by region and port detail why each place is worth visiting, what to see, where to find essentials such as fuel and repairs, transport connections, places to visit, best cafes and restaurants, walks (sailors need to stretch their legs when they go ashore), bike rides, best beaches and activities for the kids. This guide tells you the distance from the port or harbour – 10 minutes' walk, 30 minutes' walk or further afield.